{
  "id": 16052236,
  "title": "Toa Payoh wanton mee stall closes temporarily after owner, 57, gets diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/toa-payoh-wanton-mee-stall-closes-temporarily-after-owner-57-gets",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-22T13:58:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/10/toa-payoh-wanton-mee-stall-owner-cancer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A wanton mee stall in Toa Payoh temporarily closed its doors after the 57-year-old owner was diagnosed with stage-four pancreatic cancer. Pin Xiang Wanton Mee, established in 1993, became a beloved neighborhood eatery. The stall's owners, He Mei Fa and his wife Ye Xue Ying, hinted at an indefinite closure in a Facebook post on October 20. He Mei Fa, overwhelmed by his diagnosis, had lost significant weight and felt fatigued. Despite a positive outlook, he must prioritize his health for his family's sake. His wife, his greatest source of support, will help him rest during chemotherapy. Despite canceling a planned trip to Xinjiang, He Mei Fa hopes to take his wife to Finland post-recovery. The stall, known for long queues, has a loyal customer base that has become friends with the owners. A regular customer expressed deep sorrow over the stall's closure and wished He Mei Fa a swift recovery. He Mei Fa is grateful for the community's concern and hopes to reopen when he recovers, potentially involving his daughters in the business.",
  "summary": "He received his diagnosis on his birthday.",
  "key_points": [
    "57-year-old owner diagnosed with stage-four pancreatic cancer",
    "Pin Xiang Wanton Mee, established in 1993, temporarily closes",
    "He Mei Fa and Ye Xue Ying express gratitude for community support"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}